Fire burned approximately 500 acres near Washakie Dam

Yesterday afternoon a lightning caused fire burned approximately 500 acres
near the Washakie Dam west of Fort Washakie. Ron Wempen, Fremont County
Fire Division Chief told County 10 that the fire burned grass and sagebrush
and no structure were damaged. As of this morning the fire is contained,
but Wempen noted crews are still working on putting out some of the hot
spots today.
Wempen said because the fuels are so dry the fire burned very fast and was
extremely intense. He reminds the community to take note of the fire
restrictions going into effect across Fremont County at noon today. Click
here to read about the fire restrictions.
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*Feature photo: h/t Walter Wilson *
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Fire burned approximately 500 acres near Washakie Dam

Yesterday afternoon a lightning caused fire burned approximately 500 acres
near the Washakie Dam west of Fort Washakie. Ron Wempen, Fremont County
Fire Division Chief told County 10 that the fire burned grass and sagebrush
and no structure were damaged. As of this morning the fire is contained,
but Wempen noted crews are still working on putting out some of the hot
spots today.
Wempen said because the fuels are so dry the fire burned very fast and was
extremely intense. He reminds the community to take note of the fire
restrictions going into effect across Fremont County at noon today. Click
here to read about the fire restrictions.
[image: IMG_20160811_151629.jpg]
[image: 6023853131115808563?account_id=1]
*Feature photo: h/t Walter Wilson *
#county10 #news